tol

Meanings

• Verb

  Tol is a Javanese word which means 'ask' or 'question' in the Indonesian language.

  - "Ada apa yang mau ditanyakan? (What do you want to ask?)"
  - "Saya akan menol tentang soal matematika. (I will ask about mathematics questions.)"

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Variants

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tol- , tolu-

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Etymology

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The word 'tol' originated from the Old Javanese language, where it was written as 'tolok' and meant 'to ask' or 'to inquire'. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation have changed, but the meaning has remained the same.

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Trivia

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1. In Javanese folklore, there is a story about a magical tree that only answers questions posed to it in verse form. The tree is known as the 'Banyan Tree of Tol' and is considered a symbol of wisdom and knowledge.

2. The word 'tol' is also used in Indonesian Sign Language to represent the concept of 'asking' or 'questioning'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pertanyaan: The Indonesian word for 'question'. The two words, tol and pertanyaan, are closely related and often used interchangeably.

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Culture

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In Javanese culture, the act of asking questions is considered an important aspect of communication and respect. Tol is often used in formal situations, such as when addressing elders or in official settings. In traditional Javanese poetry, the use of questions is a common literary device.

How to Memorize "tol"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone holding up a sign that says 'Tol' and pointing to themselves, indicating that they are asking a question.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tol' with the idea of asking a question or seeking information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of the word 'tol' stands for 'T'o 'A'sk 'L'ater.

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